Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
May 6, 2025: Biomes of the World
Deserts and forests and tundras oh my! Learn about the different biomes around the world through crafts and games, and then create your very own biome diorama to take home.May 27, 2025: Cheyenne Native Americans
Venture to the tipis to learn about the Cheyenne tribe and how they lived for centuries off the natural resources of the prairie. Examine artifacts, listen to Native American stories, play traditional games and taste dried berries and bison jerky to explore the amazing culture and history of the Cheyenne people.June 10, 2025: Campfire Safety
Learn about the science of fire, how to build a safe campfire and how to cook on one. We will work together to assemble the layers of a successful campfire and make edible campfire snacks to munch on while we watch the fire burn, then we'll roast smores and learn how to prevent wild fires.June 24, 2025: Flower Power
Flowers are beautiful and serve an important role for the plants they grow on. Join us on the prairie to learn all about flowers from their parts to their pollinators through science and art.July 15, 2025: Reptiles
Slither like a snake and traipse like a turtle with us to learn about reptiles! From crafts and snakes to meeting live animals, you will leave with a whole new appreciation for our scaly friends.July 29, 2025: Farm Animals
Come visit our 1800s farm and get to know the animals.August 12, 2025: Birds
Join us for some science and exploration all about birds! Dissect owl pellets, examine bird parts and finish with a wagon ride to look for wild birds.August 26, 2025: Bugs
Dive into the world of invertebrates by playing games, doing crafts and catching live bugs on the prairie.September 9, 2025: Art in Nature
Come immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of the prairie. Learn terms like texture and symmetry on an art scavenger hunt, paint with mud and leave with unique creations made with natural materials.September 23, 2025: Chores and Crafts
Time travel to 1887 on the prairie and help with farm chores the old fashioned way! From feeding the farm animals to doing laundry, everyone will have fun and work hard. We'll even finish with fresh biscuits and butter and making corn husk dolls to play with.October 7, 2025: Seeds
Who doesn't love baby plants? Come explore the world of seeds through dissecting, tasting and planting a variety of seeds.October 21, 2025: Plants and Potions
Double, double toil and trouble. Use plants to make your cauldron bubble. Mix and brew potions to learn about different plants and see the magic of fruits and vegetables.October 28, 2025: Creepy Crawlers and Spooky Critters
Snakes and bugs and skeletons oh my! Face your fears by getting to know animals that some people find scary. Meet live animals, dissect owl pellets to find bones and make a festive owl mask to take home. Costumes encouraged! Candy provided!November 4, 2025: Protect the Planet
Learn about how you can make a difference and protect plants and animals. Through sorting games, a walk to the tipis to pick up trash and crafts using recycled materials, everyone will leave feeling empowered to make a difference.November 18, 2025: Cooking on the Wood Burning Stove
Take a ride to the sod village to cook on the 1800s wood burning stove! Mix, measure, peel and chop to make old fashioned applesauce, muffins and freshly churned butter.December 2, 2025: Seasons of Change
What do you do in the winter? Learn about hibernation, migration and adaptation through games, crafts and taking a safari ride onto the prairie to see firsthand how the wildlife changes with the seasons.December 16, 2025: Happy Holiday Cookies
Measure and mix to make fresh cookies in the wood burning stove. Then while our cookies bake, we will create cookie houses and decorate sugar cookies to take home and share with the family.Audience: Recommended for children ages 3-6 years.
Program Fee $8 per preschooler; one adult per child is admitted free of charge. Additional adults and non-participating siblings (children over the age of 6 years) are $5 each. Non-participating-Infants (children under the age of 18 months) are free.
Location: Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E Hampden Ave Aurora, CO 80013 (Entrance is at the corner of E Hampden Ave and S Picadilly Rd)